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my post pretty much explains why
Samsung doesn't have direct control of upgrade schedule
stop comparing it to Nexus line
Nexus line should be compared to Iphones if anything
UPS delivered my Verizon S7e today. Wasn't expecting this until the 11th. Just plugged it in to the included samsung wired fast charger. The phone says 47 minutes until it's fully charged. My fast charging bundle from Verizon did not come yet.
Super excited to play with it and get my Samsung Gear S2 order going.
The included charger is a fast charger, so I hope you didn't waste money on a Verizon charger kit unless you just wanted extra chargers.
Can someone confirm whether the Galaxy S7 is dual-sim?
I'm getting conflicting information. It seems like all models are hybrid dual sim. China fucked up my old trusty desire 600 so I need a dual sim replacement.
thanks bro. Eagerly waiting on the results.I'll see if I can find a second SIM and test to confirm later. I did read though that none of the U.S. (snapdragon soc) devices had it working but the sim tray is identical since it also holds the micro sd
I purcahsed an S7 in-store from t-mobile today to replace my aging Xperia Z1 Compact. I also considered the Nexus 6p, which my wife has. So far I'm underwhelmed with the S7
My issues so far:
I have 14 days to return so I suppose I'll play around with it a bit before making a decision.
- Fingerprint scanner requires button press - as far as I can tell, the fingerprint scanner on the S7 requires you to press a button before it will unlock. So far I prefer the Nexus 6p which allows you to just hold your finger on the scanner and unlock.
- Fingerprint scanner location - the home button on the S7 (where the scanner is located) is not in a natural position for me when I'm holding the phone. Again, I prefer the location of the scanner on the 6p (the back, under the camera.) I've also had to wipe the scanner off multiple times.
- Volume button location - like the fingerprint scanner, I have to adjust my hand to reach the volume up button on the left side. To me it's more natural to use the buttons when they are located on the right side like my Z1 and the 6p.
- Apps/interface - I ran into a number of error messages while attempting to install all my apps on the S7. ( ______ is not responding, etc.) I'm, hoping it's just a network issue
I am not exactly sure what you mean for the first bullet point. Are you referring to pressing the home button to wake the screen? Because I know for sure to unlock the device you only need to touch the home button to unlock, not press.
Wow, so it turns out that the T-Mobile variants are indeed bootloader locked what a jaw dropper.
Wow, so it turns out that the T-Mobile variants are indeed bootloader locked what a jaw dropper.
Nuclear bombs just exploded, and the internet pitchforks are out. It's official, F. Samsung
Galaxy S7 Bootloader Lock Explained:
Galaxy S7 Bootloader Explained: You Might Not Get AOSP After All
And the main thread of everyone freaking out, tens of millions plan on returning their new S7's now, you can;t own a Samsung phone without Root, and if you do, don't deserve to own an Android phone LOL
ROOT DISCUSSION - R.I.P. Sticky Root Guide - SM-G935T -> STATUS -> LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Tens of millions? Come on. Don't blow this way out of proportion. The few hundred that will actually return the device over this means jack shit to Samsung and you know it. The rooting community is itsy bitsy teeny tiny compared to the amount of people who don't give a shit.
Anybody who didn't think was coming is naive. An OEM locking down a device 100% like this was the end game. Now that Samsung has done it I'd bet the other OEM's follow suit because they know all the carriers will play along.
LOL, I heard every single Galaxy S7 will now be returned because of lack root, sales will plummet, and this will make HTC the #1 Android manufacturer moving forward.
Of course I know the Android root crowd makes up 1% of sales at best. Whereas 99% of Joe Public doesn't even know what Tocuhwiz is, or that they are running Lollipop, and should be waiting for Marshmallow, where they'll look at you like you crazy high talking about candy names and Android robots.
it pretty much just comes done to the Nexus line once again, if you want to be guaranteed for root and custom development, you need to buy a Nexus, and that's it. Samsung, LG, HTC, etc... maybe might have a phone or two than can be rooted, but don't count on it.
LOL, I heard every single Galaxy S7 will now be returned because of lack root, sales will plummet, and this will make HTC the #1 Android manufacturer moving forward.
Of course I know the Android root crowd makes up 1% of sales at best. Whereas 99% of Joe Public doesn't even know what Tocuhwiz is, or that they are running Lollipop, and should be waiting for Marshmallow, where they'll look at you like you crazy high talking about candy names and Android robots.
It pretty much just comes done to the Nexus line once again, if you want to be guaranteed the best Android experience, as it was meant to be, ultimate freedom, no ads, complete customization, then the Nexus line with root and custom development, is the only option left. Samsung, LG, HTC, etc... maybe might have a phone or two than can be rooted, but don't count on it.
Samsung non rooted is now like the boring lame iPhone. I bow my head in silence, and the tragic loss that losing Samsung is to the development community. The old Note 2 days are long history now, tiss the a sad day indeed
You're leaving out the part about getting updates.
Remember the note 2 went 18 months from release without an update...then got one...then was abandoned. A rooted or ROM'd phone with the latest AOSP security patch is still more secure than RTM bone stock, which odds are the S7 will have for a long while.